Local hospices are encouraging Cumbrians to make a written Will in exchange for a donation to the charity.  

Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice have, launched their Make a Will Month, allowing for locals to make a professionally written Will from an established Cumbrian solicitor in exchange for a donation to the charity.

Legacies are fundamental to the charity’s operational funding goals and In 2020, 32 per cent of the charity’s income came from gifts in Wills, meaning the showing of those generosities have helped to provide care for one in three patients. 

Clare Sweeney, the charity’s Interim Individual Giving & Legacies Manager, said: "This is your opportunity to secure your family's future whilst also helping the incredible team here at the hospice to continue to provide care, love and support to adults and young people with life limiting illnesses in our community. No matter how large or small your gift is, it will help support local people with life limiting illnesses. 

"We’d like to thank all the solicitors who are taking part this year, without whom important initiatives like this could not happen.

"Last year the charity asked for 300 people to come forward and be part of our family of legacy supporters and as we continue to celebrate our thirtieth year, we're still counting and would love to hear from you," she said.

It is up to each individual how much to donate but as a guide the charity suggests £130 for a single basic Will, £200 for a pair of basic mirror Wills and £40 for a codicil. 

Dorothy Steel, partner at Bendles LLP in Carlisle and Wigton, said: "Bendles LLP has supported local charities including Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw for many years. We are pleased to be able to offer our professional services again this year to help the charity raise much-needed funds for their vital work."

To take part, choose from their list of participating solicitors, call the number provided and ask to book an appointment as part of Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw’s Make a Will Month; 

  • Atkinson Ritson – Carlisle 01228 525221 
  • Atkinson Ritson- Wigton 01697 343241 
  • Kilvington Solicitors - Kirkby Stephen 01768 371495 
  • Wragg Mark-Bell Ltd – Carlisle 01228 510077 
  • Arnold Greenwood Solicitors – Kendal 01539 751646
  • Bendles Solicitors – Carlisle 01228 522215
  • Bendles Solicitors – Wigton 016973 42121